Responsible Gambling | 18+ Help & Support | Altawfer
18+ only. Gambling is entertainment, not income — the signs to watch for, the tools that help, and where to get support.
Play for Fun, Not for Income
18+ only. Everything on Altawfer is intended for adults aged 18 or over. Gambling should always be a form of entertainment that you can afford to lose — never a way to make money, pay off debt, or solve financial problems. The house always has a mathematical edge over time. If you keep this in mind and set firm limits, gambling can stay fun. This page is about responsible gambling, and how to get help if it stops being fun.
Signs of Problem Gambling
Gambling has become a problem when it stops being a choice. Warning signs include:
- Spending more money or time than you planned, again and again.
- Chasing losses — betting more to win back what you have lost.
- Gambling with money meant for rent, bills, food, or family.
- Borrowing money, selling things, or lying to fund gambling.
- Feeling anxious, guilty, or irritable when you try to stop or cut down.
- Gambling to escape stress, loneliness, or low mood.
If several of these sound familiar, it is worth taking a break and reaching out for support.
Tools That Help
Every licensed casino we recommend must offer tools to keep you in control. Use them before you need them:
- Deposit limits — cap how much you can deposit per day, week, or month.
- Time-outs — lock yourself out for a short cooling-off period of a day to a few weeks.
- Reality checks & session limits — reminders of how long you have been playing.
- Self-exclusion — close your account for months or years; the casino must honour it.
Where to Get Help
Most Arab countries do not have a dedicated national gambling helpline, so we list trusted international services that offer free, confidential support online, including in multiple languages:
- GamCare (gamcare.org.uk) — free information, advice, and support.
- Gambling Therapy (gamblingtherapy.org) — free online support worldwide in many languages, including Arabic.
- Gamblers Anonymous — a peer support fellowship for people who want to stop gambling.
- GambleAware (begambleaware.org) — advice and free treatment referrals.
If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis, please contact local emergency or mental-health services in your country. Responsible gambling starts with asking for help early.